Accused and Unapologetic: Murray Stewart on Pauline Hanson and the Left's Hypocrisy

Host Murray Stewart presents episode 1647 of Blind Magic from Alice Springs, opening with a light apology for background noise from a running robot vacuum and setting the tone for a candid, no-holds-barred solo monologue.The principal focus is recent accusations that Stewart supports Pauline Hanson. He firmly rejects being a backer, explaining he is taking a watching brief on Hanson and One Nation. Stewart outlines his doubts about the longevity and composition of her support base and warns that fringe or unsuitable followers can quickly hitch onto a rising political wave.Stewart also questions whether Hanson has the stamina and tested temperament required for the intense pressures of prime ministership — a concern framed as practical and experience-based rather than sexist. He notes how quickly political fortunes can unravel with a single major misstep and imagines a return to private life should things go wrong.The episode broadens to criticize what Stewart calls the left's hypocrisy, specifically calling out the ABC's treatment of Gina Rinehart and contrasting that treatment with the left’s stated support for successful women. He frames this as evidence of double standards in contemporary media and political culture.Listeners can also expect brief local context — a battle between the Ratepayers Association and Mayor Aster Hill is referenced — and an overall promise of frank, observational commentary. This is a solo episode with no external guests, offering Stewart's personal take on national figures, local disputes, media conduct, and the shifting dynamics of political support.